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ophthalmology

/ˌɑpθəˈmɑlədʒi/

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Stress MOL.

The opening can use p-th or f-th. Keep the th unvoiced, as in thin, and finish with the j of job followed by ee.

5 syllables · Stress on syllable 3

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The directory lists a department of ophthalmology.

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What does ophthalmology mean?

noun

  1. The anatomy, functions, pathology, and treatment of the eye.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˌɑpθəˈmɑlədʒi/

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Other dictionary pronunciations

/ˌɑpθə(l)ˈmɑləd͡ʒi//ˌɑfθə(l)ˈmɑləd͡ʒi/
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